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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1913
Page
1
An explosion at East Brookside colliery in Pottsville Pennsylvania kills nine teen men and injures many more. A second blast overwhelmed Superintendent John Lorenz and rescuers. a second force recovered bodies while fire suppression limited spread.
County commissioners require each road foreman to file a daily report to highway engineer George D. Marshall. A blank form printed on the reverse of a postal card will be used. Five hundred postals were ordered printed as part of Marshall’s system to track daily work across ten gangs.
Charles Verne a 60 year old attorney of 948 Jackson Boulevard did not return home on July 30 and his wife at the Desplaines Street police station asked for a search fearing he may have ended his life over business worries. Verne formerly served as a justice of the peace in Texas and moved to Chicago recently.
I C Baker attorney of San Antonio arrived in Austin to file the charter of the Butchers Board of Trade of San Antonio. He conferred with the secretary of state, and the charter is likely to be approved next week.
At Goodwood races a Tattersalls official told Sir Frederick Ponsonby that the young Prince of Wales endorsed a 2500 note drawn by Major Gascoyne. The note was overdue and unpaid. The king paid the note from his treasurer and Gascoyne disappeared. The prince was admonished not to endorse bills again.
Tatanio Hernandez, 28, was shot in the head during a quarrel near East End at 6 pm and treated at the city hospital. Tom Cassanova, 23, of 103 Vargas Street, was arrested by Policeman Applewhite and jailed, denying the shooting. The weapon is believed to be a 38 caliber.
In Atlanta on August 2, defense lawyers asked for a new trial after alleging Judge Roan allowed the jury to glimpse a newspaper headline while the paper sat on the stand. The headline read State adding links to chain. Solicitor Dorsey refused a mistrial. Judge Roan warned jurors to ignore press coverage.
An intense electrical storm struck Desarc Arkansas killing farmer O P Phillips and Hiram Cochran son-in-law. Anthony Davis was seriously injured when the Davis home was hit by lightning.
East Texas and West Texas expect fair conditions through Sunday and Monday. Major cities report clear skies, mild winds, and warm to hot highs with Saturday readings ranging from 80 to 92 degrees across St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington.
Representative A. M. Kennedy, former secretary and manager of the State Tax Payers association, filed a detailed expenditure statement with County Judge Wallace. The document itemizes costs from incidentals to advertising funds, clerical help, printing, plates, and estimated unpaid accounts, totaling 4731.65 dollars for the campaign opposing Senate Joint Resolution No. 18.
Anthrax or charbon has erupted in western Gillespie County Texas around Fredericksburg. The Harper community reports the worst outbreak with many horses and cattle dead. Health officials vaccinate hundreds daily and expect the pest to be confined to the western sector as remaining stock near Fredericksburg has been vaccinated.
Lockhart Texas reports one hundred fifty bales received with the staple opening fast. A large portion of the crop is expected to be gathered in the next sixty days.
Calumet Mich Aug 2 The Western Federation of Miners discussed seeking a congressional investigation into the copper mine strike and industrial conditions here similar to Western Virginia. A move was said to be prepared if the strike is not settled in a few days.
Austin Texas August 2 Commissioner of Insurance and Banking Collier announced that the State Bank of Winters in Runnels county has been straightened out and that none of the depositors guaranty fund will be touched in liquidating the bank’s affairs.
Mrs. H. A. Grent and two children are ill after tainted ice cream in Taylor. Several others were violently ill. Dr. J. H. Petty, city health officer, sent a sample to the Texas state food and drug department in Austin for examination.
Prominent former Madero officials including Leon Aillaud and Ramon Frausto arrive in San Antonio to attend a mass meeting backing Venustiano Carranza. They condemn Huerta as a dictator and predict his days are numbered within 60 days. Meeting postponed by rain. resolutions to thank President Wilson to be adopted.
Austin judge William F. Ramsey says he is receptive to a future gubernatorial bid but has no wish to run now. In a letter to John W. Baker of Lubbock, Ramsey notes that a capable candidate can win, but cautions against running if defeated and emphasizes the fight against legalized liquor within five years. He also weighs Senator W. A. Hanger as opposition’s strongest foe and predicts a moral victory for Texas.
Senator Walsh of Montana backs the Underwood-Simmons tariff bill while avoiding sugar and wool arguments, arguing free lists would not ruin industries. The debate highlights sugar beet farmers and southern opposition to adding poles and tiles to the free list. Louisiana Senator Broussard reports Iberia mass meeting backing Thornton and Ransdell against the tariff.
The funeral of William J. Sutor, former proprietor of the Sutor Hotel, was held in Austin this afternoon. Aged 60, he is survived by his widow, mother, five sisters, one brother, and two daughters, including Mrs. D G Campbell Vogel of San Antonio.
General Pascual Orozco, sent by Huerta to battle the Constitutionalists, refuses to take the field after an intended ovation for him is blocked by the Chihuahua governor. Orozco prepared to move north with federals from Mexico City and local citizens had planned a demonstration.
Senate at noon with Walsh of Montana backing a Democratic tariff bill including a wool schedule. Bryan defends moving postmaster general power over parcel post rates. Foreign relations committee rejects Bryan proposed Nicaragua protectorate and asks a new treaty without that feature. House adjourned until 11. Not in session meets at noon Tuesday.
San Antonio faces a nearly $80,000 rise in salaries, with day labor wages increasing to 1.75 a day and team work to 3.50. The move could offset savings from the bond issue and raise contractor bids, as a new budget is prepared for council review amid changing bank uses and financing.
The article notes a proposed motor apparatus costing about 35000 dollars and an overall budget increase to about 115000 dollars, highlighting additional expenditures to be addressed in the budget.
City Building Inspector Jackson reports a July increase in construction activity with 246 improvement permits issued totaling 244 965. June had 230 permits worth 159 627 and July last year had 240 permits at 215 695. Fourth Ward led with 45 permits valued at 88 315, followed by ward breakdowns: First 24 7 315, Second 39 7 905, Third 43 17 525, Fifth 77 970, Sixth 11 895, Seventh 18 310, Eighth 15 730.
Arturo Carranza son of Jesus Carranza married Rebecca Monte mayor at 9 pm in the Carranza home 803 South Alamo street. Justice Ben S. Fisk performed the outdoor ceremony amid a drenching rain and thunderstorm with Niceforo Zambrano and Amayo Perez as best men and the bride’s attendants including her mother and Venustiano Carranza mother.
The Bank of Forrest City in Arkansas shut down today. President Rolf F. Inslee was escorted from the town by friends amid concerns for depositor reactions. The bank held $40,000 in capital, $50,000 surplus, $400,000 in deposits, loans and discounts at $475,000, due from other banks $85,000, and cash and exchange around $15,000.
J L Carroll of Fort Wayne was fatally injured after losing control in the first turn of the 100 mile race at the Indianapolis fairgrounds. He struck the fence and was hurled about 60 feet in view of the grandstand crowd.
Party whip proves ineffective as senators balk at Bryan plan. Administration faces a serious setback in its bid to steer legislation with wavering leadership and resistance from key committees.
Senate foreign relations leaders rejected the Nicaragua protectorate approach as a pure cash deal. The eight to four vote split exposed Democratic doubts about entangling Latin American policy and potential Monroe Doctrine clashes, signaling a major setback for Bryan and the administration.
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